Drivers born before 1976 can tick box on car insurance for cheaper premium

MotoringMotoring NewsMidlands traffic and travelCompare the Market has explained16:08, 16 Jul 2026Drivers born before 1976 could cut their car insurance premiums with one box on their renewal form. Compare the Market has explained that almost half (48 per cent) of UK drivers aged 51 and over have never checked whether changes to their driving habits may reduce their insurance costs.‌A third of respondents were completely unaware that lifestyle shifts such as retiring, cutting back on their annual mileage or no longer commuting could impact their premiums.‌Amy Rootham, car insurance expert at Compare the Market, said: “As people move into retirement or start working fewer hours, their daily routines naturally change. For many, this means spending less time on the road, ditching the daily co